Lucknam Park

I arrive at Lucknam Park’s 200-hectare estate, said to date to the 11th century. I snail-pace along the famous mile-long driveway, flanked by two rows of guards of honour, a total of 400 lime and beech trees. I pass horses, part of Lucknam Park Equestrian Centre, which attracts hotel guests and day visitors. What an arrival…